2 Samuel 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 9:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 9:8 — KJV
“And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?”
— 2 Samuel 9:8 (KJV)
2 Samuel 9:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 9:8
“And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground.”
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“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”
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“And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life. me: Heb. my soul”
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“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”
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“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
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